Online Picturebook courses

A course by Lucy Fleming

Delight young readers with magical illustrations by learning to paint enchanting scenes with charming characters in Procreate

• 32,262
• 99% (523)

Specialization by multiple teachers

Write captivating children's books by exploring narrative techniques and age-appropriate language for young readers.

• 4,321
• 100% (40)

A course by Ema Malyauka

Explore materials, colors, and drawing techniques to bring to life fairy-tale stories for children's books in your sketchbook

• 15,606
• 100% (448)

Specialization by multiple teachers

Explore sketchbook techniques for creating characters, settings, and narratives in children's book illustrations

• 1,005
• 100% (7)

A course by Marissa Valdez

Learn the fundamentals of children’s book illustration to create a playful portfolio ready to share with editors and art directors

• 10,540
• 100% (277)

A course by Flavia Z Drago

Use illustration as a narrative base for your book and create a model ready to present to an editor

• 15,057
• 99% (813)

A course by Melissa Castrillón

Develop eye-catching illustrations for picturebooks by using harmonious structures and a consistent color palette while experimenting with textures and media

• 5,822
• 100% (142)

A course by Ana Matsusaki

Learn to illustrate a classic story by combining handmade elements and textures with a digital collage

• 2,057
• 99% (109)

A course by mark hoffmann

Learn how to create children's book illustrations that serve the narrative whilst telling its own tale.

• 5,996
• 100% (92)

A course by Claudia Rueda

Learn how to plan and create your picturebook project from scratch combining narrative and illustration

• 8,542
• 99% (347)

A course by Aljoscha Blau

Discover the versatility of gouache by combining basic and experimental techniques to develop your own illustration style

• 4,076
• 100% (183)

A course by Pablo Bernasconi

Learn how to create a picturebook using mixed media and digital collage techniques, from the story layout to the final images

• 4,159
• 99% (103)

A course by Catarina Sobral

Combine storytelling and illustration techniques to craft a captivating children’s book inspired by the real world

• 2,622
• 98% (88)

A course by Enrique Torralba

Discover the power of visual narratives by creating images filled with meaning and detail

• 4,838
• 98% (219)

A course by Manuela Montoya Escobar

Create a fantasy universe with mixed techniques by developing your own cover, from the initial brief and character design to the final digital edit

• 2,902
• 98% (128)